Senior Tower Technician & Field Leader

TalentPartners; Louisiana; On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

TalentPartners is seeking a senior tower technician to lead field operations on nationwide telecom projects. You will work as the lead climber, support the Foreman, install antennas, fiber, and tower equipment, and ensure safety standards at height.

You will mentor junior crews, interpret engineering drawings, coordinate scheduling, and perform tests (Sweep, PIM, OTDR). Travel, overtime, and weekend work are expected; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tower construction, installation, or maintenance experience preferred.
• Advanced experience with monopole, guyed, and self-supporting tower structures.
• Strong proficiency in advanced rigging, antenna installation, and tower modifications.
• Hands-on experience with Anritsu equipment, Sweep/PIM testing, OTDR, and fiber testing.
• NWSA Antenna Line Specialty and/or Advanced Rigger Specialty.
• Ability to climb and work at heights of 500+ feet, lift 50+ lbs, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel, work overtime, and accommodate occasional nights or weekends.
• Background checks, drug screening, and DOT physical compliance.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead climber and senior technical resource, supporting Foreman with field operations.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot antennas, mounts, cable systems, fiber, and tower equipment.
• Perform advanced rigging operations using ropes, blocks, tackles, and gin poles.
• Conduct Sweep, PIM, OTDR, and fiber testing to meet carrier specifications.
• Perform antenna alignment and azimuth adjustments using transits and compasses.
• Maintain strict safety standards including 100% tie-off and PPE compliance.
• Mentor junior tower technicians and coordinate scheduling and quality control.
• Interpret construction drawings, engineering specifications, and installation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring/Coaching

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Anritsu equipment

Sweep/PIM testing

OTDR

Fiber testing

Job description

TalentPartners is seeking a senior tower technician to lead field operations on nationwide telecom projects. You will work as the lead climber, support the Foreman, install antennas, fiber, and tower equipment, and ensure safety standards at height.

You will mentor junior crews, interpret engineering drawings, coordinate scheduling, and perform tests (Sweep, PIM, OTDR). Travel, overtime, and weekend work are expected; CDL preferred.